Volume 7, Issue 21
May 27, 2015
The Pastor’s Pen
Who We Are
Faith Fellowship of Lexington is a
Non-denominational gathering of
Christians who enjoy traditional
worship services.
Where to Find Us
Faith Fellowship of Lexington
worships in the Seventh-day
Adventist Church facilities at 968
Lane Allen Road in Lexington,
Kentucky. Our offices are located
at 365 Waller Avenue, Suite 120,
in Lexington. We're at
http://faithfellowshiplex.com
on the web. If you go to
www.ihigh.com/faithfellowship
you can watch our service live on
Sunday mornings. You can also
watch archived services by going
to the iHigh address above.
We Gather for Fellowship
Coffee/Donut Fellowship
Time: 9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
by Dr. Bill Turner
I hope you've got two dates circled on your Summer calendar because they're just around the corner!
Our Fifth Sunday Musicale happens this week! "With a Voice of Singing"
is the theme. Our choir and orchestra will welcome Donna Bonner and the
members of Cantabile to help lead this special service. They will be a
wonderful addition to our worship time - and the whole service will be one of
inspiration and praise. Bring a guest . . . come early to greet other guests . . .
and be ready to sing!
Our first Potluck Sunday happens on June 7th - with great food and great
fellowship! Here's the thing - outside of Sunday worship, we don't have many
opportunities to get together as a church family OR to bring a guest. Here's a
chance to enjoy a great meal . . . to get better acquainted with our own
members. . . AND TO BRING A GUEST TO LUNCH AND WORSHIP. It's
a great way to kick off our outreach efforts for the month of June.
The SDA board will be considering our request for three more Potluck
Sundays (July 12, August 9, and October 11), and we'll have our annual Picnic
(September) and Thanksgiving Luncheon (November) as well.
We Gather for Bible
Study
Adult I Sunday school meets at
9:30 a.m. in room 8 (Library).
Living Faith Sunday school meets
at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2.
We Gather for Worship
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Church: 11:15 a.m
Child care is available.
We’re Looking
Forward…
May 28 – Missions Committee
Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Church
office.
May 31 – Fifth Sunday Musicale
at 4:00 p.m. Join us for “With a
Voice of Singing,” presented by
our adult choir and instrumentalists and also Cantabile will sing,
directed by Donna Bonner.
June 1 - Bridge Tournament at
Carolyn Blair's from 10 a.m. until
3 p.m. Bring a sack lunch.
So, we're trying to add FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP to our Sunday times at
Faith Fellowship!
Read the article below for details . . . and join us for the feast on June 7th!
Church-Wide Potluck on Sunday, June 7
by Carolyn Blair
Join us immediately after church on Sunday, June 7, in the gymnasium for
great food, fun and a time of fellowship. The Church will provide the meat,
drinks and bread. We are trying something new to make sure we have a
variety of food. If your last name starts with the letters A-G, please bring
salads. If your last name starts with the letters H-P, please bring vegetables.
If your last name starts with the letters Q-Z, please bring desserts. Please
bring enough for your family and extra to share with others. We ask that you
let our social committee knows if this works well for you so we will know
what to do at future potlucks. Don't forget to "Reach Out" and invite someone
to attend with you.
Reach Out in June!
by Ron Reaguer
People respond to personal invitations when being invited to church better
than they do by reading it in the paper or hearing it on the radio. We hope you
will give some thought about the people in your life that you would like to
invite to church and then make the effort to invite them in the month of June.
For those of you on Facebook, send a personal request to a friend. Guests can
stop by the Hospitality table and pick up a little gift. Reach out to them and
make them feel welcome! (Matthew 10:40)
June 4 - A series (June 4, 11, 18,
25) of classes on Basic Spanish,
taught by Richard Dwyer, in the
church office from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
June 6 – Men of Faith Breakfast
at 9 a.m. at the Shamrock Grill.
June 6 - Trail Riding at Asbury Enjoy the beautiful Palisades area
around the Asbury Equine Center
on a trail ride led by Sarah
Reeves. No riding experience
required. Cost is $20. Limited to 6
riders. Call Sarah at 278-4914 with
questions regarding availabilty.
June 6 (Saturday) – Open House
at the home of Susan Slusher
from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4320
Shiptons End to show and sell her
art work, hand painted china,
water color cards and cookbooks.
All are invited. Call Susan at (606)
309-7711 if you have questions.
(Added event)
June 7 – Church-wide Potluck –
Join us immediately after church
in the gymnasium for fellowship
and fun. The Church will provide
the meat, drinks and bread.
Be sure to “Reach Out” and invite a friend, neighbor or
family on May 31st – 4:00 p.m. Blessings guaranteed!
Please bring either salads,
vegetables or desserts to feed
your family and a few more.
(Added event)
Notes from Richard
by Rev. Richard Dwyer
June 7 (Sunday) Open House
continues at the home of Susan
Slusher from 3 – 6 p.m., 4320
Shiptons End. All are invited. Call
Susan at (606) 309-7711 if you
have questions. (Revised event)
June 10 - Classic movie
"Casablanca" at the Kentucky
Theater
June 11 - A series of classes on
Basic Spanish, in the church
office, from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
June 14 - Hymn Sing at Shelter #4
at Jacobson Park
June 17 - Scrapbooking with Ann
Wheeler
June 18 - A series of classes on
Basic Spanish, in the church
office, from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
June 21 (Father's Day) - Legend's
Baseball Game - 6:05 p.m.
With a Voice of Singing is the theme of our next Fifth Sunday Musicale on
May 31 at 4:00 p.m. In addition to the Chancel Choir of Faith Fellowship and
instrumentalists, we will have the opportunity of hearing Cantabile, a choral
group of fifteen singers directed by Donna Bonner, one of our own members
here at Faith Fellowship. The title of the group comes from the Latin
derivative meaning “to sing.” This a capella choir will present music with
beautiful harmonies as well as energetic spirituals. Cantabile was formed in
2012 and regularly presents concerts in the Lexington area. This past Sunday
they were featured on the concert series of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
here in Lexington. Donna, the choral director of Cantabile was the choral
director at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School since its inception until her
retirement a few years ago.
Care Ministers for May 25 – May 31
Ron Reaguer (523-5161) [email protected]
Richard Baber (272-8792) [email protected]
Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 [email protected]
Care Ministers for June 1 – June 7
Fred Smith (272-3968) [email protected]
Denny Bonner (278-7505) [email protected]
Donna Bonner (278-7505) [email protected]
Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 [email protected]
June 25 - A series of classes on
Basic Spanish, in the church
office, from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Faith from the Front Porch
July 3 – Office Closed in
observance of Independence Day.
Happy Fourth of July!!!
July 11 (Saturday) - Bonfire and
Cookout at Kinch Query's - cost
$5
by Jackie Bondurant
But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him
and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving
July 14 (Tuesday) - Musical PROM alone? Then tell her to help me." But the Lord answered and said to her,
"Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only
(practice reading of music) Contact Donna Bonner - 278one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be
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taken away from her."
Luke 10: 40-42
July 15 (Wednesday) - Tour of
The Saturday David and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary, we invited a
Ashland – The Henry Clay Estate
large number of friends to join in the festivities and hired a caterer. All day I kept
and Lunch at the Gingko Tree looking around for something to do, but after taking care of my personal needs
Contact Rachel Jones - 489-1954
there was nothing to do! That afternoon, I sat on the porch swing feeling utterly
useless. The kitchen was filled with people fixing trays of food and drink. The
July 22 (Wednesday)- Classic
house was clean and decorated with flowers. Everybody was doing their job. But
movie "Sound of Music" at
what was my job? On another occasion, I was responsible for a reception at
Kentucky Theater
church that immediately followed the 11 o'clock service. The silver trays and
candelabras were polished. The linen cloths were laid. The tables in Fellowship
July 25 (Saturday) - Mah Jongg Contact Mary Anne Pollock - 368- Hall were dressed and laden with food. Everything was ready for the descending
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congregation. So I sat with my helpers chatting about this and that wondering all
the while what spiritual gifts I was missing by not being in the sanctuary. Surely,
Date?? White Hall Tour with
Jesus was not fussing at Martha for her gift of serving others, but rather for her
lunch at Boone Tavern - Contact
resentful attitude toward Mary. Personally, I agree with Martha. It would be an
Carolyn Blair at 269-4832
ideal world if we could do both.
August 6 (Thursday) Photography Clinic with Dr.
David Greenlee , held in the
Church office. Time TBA.
John’s Current View
September 26 (Saturday) - Cave
Run Storytelling Festival - Contact
Mary Anne Pollock - 368-0667
Prayer Requests
by John Compton
Finally, after a bout with extreme laziness and recovery from the by-pass
surgery, let us learn more about another Faith Fellowship member.
It is always easy to find an interesting member to write about even if the
writing isn’t interesting. Our congregation is blessed with former teachers
and nurses. Charlotte Krasinski has lived a very interesting life. She grew
up in Louisville but escaped in time to enroll (and graduate) from Eastern
To add a prayer request, please
fill out a Prayer Request card that Kentucky University. In addition to getting a degree in Elementary Education
can be obtained at the Welcome and a Masters Degree, she met and married a scholarship football player from
Ohio. Charlotte and David (now deceased) moved to Lexington in 1971. This
Center; call the church office at
union (small, tough woman and a gentle giant of a man) was blessed with four
277-0420, or submit a prayer
children, three daughters and one son. They are all grown and have presented
request or update online at
Charlotte with nine grandchildren to enjoy in her spare time. She loves
http://faithfellowshiplex.org.
sewing, reading, bridge and rooting for the UK Wildcats.
We always thank God, the Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we
pray for you… Colossians 1:3
Pray for Richard Potts who is
recovering from surgery on Friday
as a result of the accident.
Charlotte makes herself available for whatever task the church may need;
currently she is President of the Women of Faith and serves on the
Administrative Board.
Thank you Charlotte and thanks to our late friend, Gertrude Gajardo, for
her influence upon your decision to join us at Faith Fellowship.
Pray for Fred Smith who is
healing from a broken bone in his
foot.
Paul Engelbrecht requests prayer
for his daughter’s friend, Lewis.
Lewis has been diagnosed with
Sclerosing cholangitis. This
affects the liver, and is
progressive. He is in the
beginning stage and it could take
as long as 10 years to reach a
critical stage. Please pray for God
to intervene.
Helen Crews asks for prayer for
her great nephew, Joe Starks,
who will serve as a missionary in
Northern Afghanistan beginning
in early August. He is a recent
college student that feels called
by God to serve Him in this way.
Joe’s parents ask for prayer for
Joe’s safety and for peace and
trust in their surrender to God’s
will in Joe’s life.
Pray for Scot Reeves whose Uncle
Chuck died recently. Please keep
Chuck’s family in your prayers as
they mourn his passing.
Kevin Parrish requests prayer for
his dad, Charles, who is
recovering from having his eye
Faith Summer Frenzy is heating up!
by Sarah Reeves
This is what we have scheduled so far. We have revised one date and added
another so be sure to check it out periodically so you won’t miss out.
June Events
-June 1 (Monday) - Bridge Tournament at Carolyn Blair's from 10 a.m. until
3 p.m. Bring a sack lunch.
-June 4, 11, 18, 25 (Thursdays) - A series of classes on Basic Spanish,
taught by Richard Dwyer, in the church office from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
-June 6 (Saturday) – Open House at the home of Susan Slusher from 10
a.m. – 2 p.m., 4320 Shiptons End to show and sell her art work, hand
painted china, water color cards and cookbooks. All are invited. Call Susan
at (606) 309-7711 if you have questions. (Added event)
-June 6 - Trail Riding at Asbury - Enjoy the beautiful Palisades area around
the Asbury Equine Center on a trail ride led by Sarah Reeves. No riding
experience required. Cost is $20. Limited to 6 riders. Call Sarah Reeves at
278-4914 with questions.
-June 7 – Church-wide Potluck – Join us immediately after church in the
gymnasium for fellowship and fun. The Church will provide the meat,
drinks and bread. Please bring either salads, vegetables or desserts to feed
your family and a few more. (Added event)
-June 7 (Sunday) Open House continues at the home of Susan Slusher from
3 – 6 p.m., 4320 Shiptons End. All are invited. Call Susan at (606) 309-7711
if you have questions. (Revised event)
-June 10 (Wednesday) - Classic movie "Casablanca" at the Kentucky
Theater
removed due to cancer.
-June 14 (Sunday) - Hymn Sing at Shelter #4 at Jacobson Park
Pray for Todd Pickett who is in
dire need of a kidney because of
diabetes complications. The
kidney does not need to be a
match; it is a kidney donated for a
kidney. Please pray that a kidney
will be made available for him.
He is now on dialysis while
waiting for a kidney.
-June 17 (Wednesday) - Scrapbooking with Ann Wheeler
Pray for Beth, who has had 2
surgeries recently for pancreatic
cancer. She is a friend of Phyllis
Budde.
Pray for Jennifer Upthegrove, age
42, who had colon cancer surgery
recently. She began chemo
recently.
Soldiers…Faith Afield
Here are the names of the service
people we currently know about.
SSGT. Jamen Berry, son of Andy
Berry
Capt. Ginny Iskandarov – niece of
Ginny Berry
Elnur Iskandarov – nephew of
Ginny Berry by marriage
SSGT. Cameron Smith – brother
of Sean Smith
-June 21 (Sunday - Father's Day) - Legend's Baseball Game - 6:05 p.m.
July Events
-July 11(Saturday) - Bonfire and Cookout at Kinch Query's - cost $5
-July 14 (Tuesday) - Musical PROM (practice reading of music) - Contact
Donna Bonner - 278-7505
-July 15 (Wednesday) - Tour of Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate at 120
Sycamore Road in Lexington and Lunch at The Ginkgo Tree - Meet in the
parking lot of Ashland by the Ice House at 10:45, tour begins at 11:00 a.m.
Cost is $10 or $9 if we have ten people or more in the group. After the
tour, we will have lunch (lunch cost not included in the tour) at the Ginkgo
Tree which is located on the grounds of Ashland. Ashland was the estate
of Henry Clay, a statesman who was very involved in the history of
Kentucky and the United States. You will enjoy this tour. Bring a friend.
Contact Rachel Jones, 223-4182 or 489-1954.
-July 17 (Friday) – Horses, Horses, Horses! – a horse farm tour led by Liz
Berryman. Lunch will be in Midway. The cost and more particulars will be
forthcoming. (Added event)
-July 22 (Wednesday)- Classic movie "Sound of Music" at Kentucky
Theater
-July 25 (Saturday) - Mah Jongg - Contact Mary Anne Pollock - 368-0667
-Date?? White Hall Tour with lunch at Boone Tavern - Contact Carolyn
Blair at 269-4832
Airman Benjamin Engelbrecht –
son of Paul Engelbrecht
August Events
Please send Ginny Berry any
updates on the status of these
persons…change in rank,
address, new assignment…Her
email address is
[email protected]
September Events
Current Administrative
Board for 2014 - 2015
Pictures from FSF - Menopause: The Musical
- August 6 (Thursday) - Photography Clinic with Dr. David Greenlee , held
in the Church office. Time TBA.
-September 26 (Saturday) - Cave Run Storytelling Festival - Contact Mary
Anne Pollock - 368-0667
(Pictures provided by Sarah Reeves)
Ron Reaguer, Chair
Mitch Borders, Treasurer
Andy Berry, Board Secretary
Roger Blair
Jackie Bondurant
Denny Bonner
Charlotte Krasinski
Kinch Query
Bob Quisenberry
Sarah Reeves
Adam Rudder
Sue Thompson
Patricia Wilson
Volunteer Skill Bank
Contact Information
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Church Office: 859-277-0420
Other times, call:
Every time Sarah sends pictures of a Faith Summer Frenzy event to me (Norma) to
place in The Current I can’t help but smile because you can see “fun” written on
everyone’s face. Pictured above (from left) is Rachel Jones, Liz Berryman and
Annetta Barlow. Do not hang out with these ladies if you don’t want to have fun.
Liz Berryman: 859-227-7560 Andy
Berry: 859-223-8687
If they cannot be reached, call:
Mary Anne Pollock: 859-368-0667
or 606-776-2194.
Deadlines
Prayer requests, committee news
or announcements, and personal
interest stories should be
submitted by Noon on Monday
for inclusion in the next issue of
The Current. Please send them by
email to
[email protected].
Announcements for the Sunday
bulletin should be submitted to
Norma by noon on Wednesdays
at
[email protected].
Pictured far right are Mary Donna
Broz and Marsha Oakley having a
good time. Pictured right is Gloria
Compton, another fun gal who
enjoyed the Musical on May 12th,
along with 27 other people. We
extend our sincere thanks to Lois
Baber who organized this event.
Everyone had a great time!
These brave fellows (from left) Gene
Strassner, Paul Taylor and Scot Reeves
attended Menopause: The Musical, with
their spouses. Looks like they even
enjoyed it. Below left: our sweet Martha
Lester, all smiles as usual. Right: Mary
Donna Broz, Marsha Oakley – and there’s
that Annetta Barlow and Liz Berryman
again – still smiling.